Replica of the Leaning Tower of Pisa
General Information
Hours:
Exterior viewable 24 hours; grounds open dawn to dusk
Fees:
Free
Pet Policy:
Pets welcome on leash outside
Closest cities with major hotel chains:
Chicago, IL, 12 miles southeast
Seasons:
All year
Location:
Website:
How to Get There
From Chicago (17 mi): Take I-94 W/Kennedy Expressway to the Touhy Avenue exit and travel west about 5 miles to the tower at 6300 W. Touhy Avenue in Niles.
Overview
The Leaning Tower of Niles is a replica of the Leaning Tower of Pisa. Located in Niles, Illinois, it was completed in 1934 by industrialist Robert Ilg as part of a recreation park for employees of the Ilg Hot Air Electric Ventilating Company of Chicago. The tower was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2020.
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